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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,608.84, 505,850.94 and 237,558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,608.84, 505,850.94 and 237,558.81 is: 355,942.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,608.84 : 505,850.94 = 237,558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,608.84/505,850.94 = 237,558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,608.84x = 505,850.94 × 237,558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,608.84x = 120,169,347,343.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169,347,343.78/337,608.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,942.54

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